What did you do with your flock today?

[ChicksnMore]

Glory days and happy chickens! @kurby22 must have felt terrific especially after all that hard work! Did you hear the doors close last eve? lol ♡♡♡ flock is looking gorgeous and very enjoyable

@grammasBB how fun to be enjoying family. How are you feeling lately? Not overdoing it I hope. How long until a complete heal?

Welp. I had 9 out of 36 bags left last eve. I am officially out of my poly thread up here but ordered and am taking the chicks and heading down the mountain this morning. Will pick up my mail and head to Lihue town with DH. Need feed. Chooks feel neglected though they have been freeranging pretty much all day long. I just miss them. House and yard need my attention too.
Raised the heat lamp yesterday so am on 3am vigil lol. The vampires seem good, bouncing and chasing an occasional moth. I think I hear an occasional "I'm cold" beeps but all are very active and there are warmer spots. They are 2.5 weeks and the temperature is 61°. I have another order for chicks so some of the 27 eggs are pre homed.

Vampires is such a good name for the brooder babies...lol.

I'm starting to move plants around trying to get everything outdoors before we leave. I'm looking so forward to seeing all the family, but a tad worried about all my beloved plants. Hubby wants our neighbor outside only, some of my plants can't take outdoors and hubby has a black thumb, tends to leave doors open and and... he'll do fine though I'm sure. Plants are replaceable...it's just some of them are over 30 years old. I'm literally gonna cry if they die. But...he really will do fine I'm almost sure.

Schultz crowed this morning! His first crow since he got sick. His tails still very much to the side and he's still not perching to sleep though. But I was happy to hear him crow. None of my Yokos actually crow a lot, so it's doesn't mean as much as with most chickens...but none the less, it's good.

My youngest has been toting around a peachick and a month old baby rooster and just loving them up. Her rooster died last year so I told her she can keep him if she'd like. At 17, I was kinda hoping she'd just stick to her remaining hens...but I am enjoying watching her joy in them. I think my oldest coop will become hers once I get my new ones finished up closer to the house. It's the one I never go out to anymore. I wish she'd let me take a picture of her!

 

[ChicksnMore]

So my second oldest had her first basketball game last night. It was also the school my Grandpa graduated in. But I wasn’t sure his class picture would be still there since he graduated in 1931. But by golly it was there. My son has his middle name and I took a picture to show my mom, little did I know though that she hadn’t seen it before. Anyway my daughter did so well! There are a few things I need to work with her on but she did way better than I did my first time! And today is her birthday, then tomorrow is another game. Busy busy busy. But she kind of did me a favor and doesn’t want a cake for her birthday. She wants pumpkin pie. So all I have to do is make a crust, make the filling and bake it. No icing. BBBBUUUTTTT my 2 year old threw my a curve ball today and while at my 3rd oldest doctors appointment he threw up. . Doesn’t have a fever and acting normal so I’m hoping it is just some kind of 24 hour bug he got.

We went out to give the chickens more water and my son came following out. I gave them some mealworms so they would stop trying to peck my fingers when I unlock the door. Well all but 2 went for it. And of course it’s the 2 that ALWAYS meet me at the door first. Instead they try to pick on my sons toes, who just offers it to them. On the way back inside he says “chickens bite me. Chickens eat me” oh he is so funny

O that is adorable !

 

[kurby22]

That is awesome! About the temp it was here yesterday and this morning! It was a bit chilly but I know the chickens loved it! Your birds are just so pretty! I see you in crocs and there is now way I can with mine my boots aren’t even high enough. If I don’t pay attention to them the peck at the back of my legs.

Thank you!! I just love them all

Yes I probably tempt fate wearing my crocs haha, but so far they are very well behaved! The bare legs are probably even dumber hahaha. Ruby sometimes gets sassy and pecks my leg, but otherwise the worst part is when they come to sit with me on my legs and their feet dig in to hold on! That is a bit more uncomfortable hehe.

 

[kurby22]

They are stunning! Wonder what they would look like bred with a Satin!? I LUV me some cheeky cheeks and big ole beards!!!

My Chatty (d'uccle) has started pecking me here there and everywhere...I think it was @kurby22 that had said they do that like Luv pecks!? Lolol

They'd be pretty awesome looking with big feathery legs too! Feathers everywhere

Yes, both Calla and Lily were super pecky! Everything needed to be checked out with a peck or three and sometimes quite vigorously! Any freckle or mole was fair game. Millie is much more well behaved, but mainly because she prefers to be looked at and not touched. I just love watching her run around though...with those big flipper-like feet!

 

[kurby22]

Glory days and happy chickens! @kurby22 must have felt terrific especially after all that hard work! Did you hear the doors close last eve? lol ♡♡♡ flock is looking gorgeous and very enjoyable

@grammasBB how fun to be enjoying family. How are you feeling lately? Not overdoing it I hope. How long until a complete heal?

Welp. I had 9 out of 36 bags left last eve. I am officially out of my poly thread up here but ordered and am taking the chicks and heading down the mountain this morning. Will pick up my mail and head to Lihue town with DH. Need feed. Chooks feel neglected though they have been freeranging pretty much all day long. I just miss them. House and yard need my attention too.
Raised the heat lamp yesterday so am on 3am vigil lol. The vampires seem good, bouncing and chasing an occasional moth. I think I hear an occasional "I'm cold" beeps but all are very active and there are warmer spots. They are 2.5 weeks and the temperature is 61°. I have another order for chicks so some of the 27 eggs are pre homed.

Yes! The wonderful sounds of motors! Even my husband comes out to listen haha. Still working on convincing the 5 that moved to the new Purple coop to go to bed...they really are major creatures of habit! They keep trying to find a way into the old prefab coop that I have closed up for the teenage ladies. I am REALLY hoping they figure it out tonight, as we leave at 3 am for Chicago! At least only the five will be less work for the pet sitter anyway.

Hehe, I agree with @ChicksnMore vampires is a great description of them Sounds like they are close to not needing the heat too much longer! I have been using a brooder plate and I find it works well for an indoor brooder, but I don't think it would for outdoors. It really doesn't put off a ton of heat. I do like it a lot for indoors though...the heat lamp in summer here was just unbearably hot.

 

[kurby22]

Yeah the hens only do it when I’m standing there watching them and I didn’t bring a treat. It always surprises me when they do it and I jump and it scares them a little. The rooster has been crowing whenever I go out there. All I have to do is open my back door and he is at it and they all run to the coop door. I love it!

I just love when they all run to you when you go out to greet them. Mine start squawking and carrying on and run from all directions towards me and yelling at me for treats hahaha. I love it, they are all so cute!

 

[kurby22]

So my second oldest had her first basketball game last night. It was also the school my Grandpa graduated in. But I wasn’t sure his class picture would be still there since he graduated in 1931. But by golly it was there. My son has his middle name and I took a picture to show my mom, little did I know though that she hadn’t seen it before. Anyway my daughter did so well! There are a few things I need to work with her on but she did way better than I did my first time! And today is her birthday, then tomorrow is another game. Busy busy busy. But she kind of did me a favor and doesn’t want a cake for her birthday. She wants pumpkin pie. So all I have to do is make a crust, make the filling and bake it. No icing. BBBBUUUTTTT my 2 year old threw my a curve ball today and while at my 3rd oldest doctors appointment he threw up. . Doesn’t have a fever and acting normal so I’m hoping it is just some kind of 24 hour bug he got.

We went out to give the chickens more water and my son came following out. I gave them some mealworms so they would stop trying to peck my fingers when I unlock the door. Well all but 2 went for it. And of course it’s the 2 that ALWAYS meet me at the door first. Instead they try to pick on my sons toes, who just offers it to them. On the way back inside he says “chickens bite me. Chickens eat me” oh he is so funny

That is such a neat story about your Grandpa! My picture is in the glass case of trophies at my high school with my varsity volleyball team...it would be super fun to go back when I am a Grandma and see it still there to show my grandkids!

 

[kurby22]

Vampires is such a good name for the brooder babies...lol.

I'm starting to move plants around trying to get everything outdoors before we leave. I'm looking so forward to seeing all the family, but a tad worried about all my beloved plants. Hubby wants our neighbor outside only, some of my plants can't take outdoors and hubby has a black thumb, tends to leave doors open and and... he'll do fine though I'm sure. Plants are replaceable...it's just some of them are over 30 years old. I'm literally gonna cry if they die. But...he really will do fine I'm almost sure.

Schultz crowed this morning! His first crow since he got sick. His tails still very much to the side and he's still not perching to sleep though. But I was happy to hear him crow. None of my Yokos actually crow a lot, so it's doesn't mean as much as with most chickens...but none the less, it's good.

My youngest has been toting around a peachick and a month old baby rooster and just loving them up. Her rooster died last year so I told her she can keep him if she'd like. At 17, I was kinda hoping she'd just stick to her remaining hens...but I am enjoying watching her joy in them. I think my oldest coop will become hers once I get my new ones finished up closer to the house. It's the one I never go out to anymore. I wish she'd let me take a picture of her!

I would totally cry if one of my old loved plants died while in someone else's care! I gifted my most favorite Ficus to my sister and after she died her husband neglected it and it died and I cried....both for the ficus and the reason it died. I hope your husband tries hard for you!!

I'm so glad Schultz is getting his groove back! Even if just a little bit! Fluff crowed once yesterday inside the coop and it gave me some hope too...I'm hoping some time with nice chickens helps him regain his confidence--he's also molting so I'm sure he doesn't feel even close to 100%. He came out the other day before I closed him up and he tried flying to me so he could avoid being on the ground and chased by Emilio and he got stuck in the bird netting and knocked my coffee on the ground and scared all the chickens. When he finally got to me, he laid his head on my shoulder and just slept. Sweet boy feels all out of sorts and clearly feels safe with me--he's been this way since he was little. Anytime he was scared he would come hide on my shoulder.

Your daughter sounds like Aria I am sure one of these days she will have her own birds and they will all be roosters haha. It really is the best seeing them loving on animals. <3

 

[FBMcrazy8]

Vampires is such a good name for the brooder babies...lol.

I'm starting to move plants around trying to get everything outdoors before we leave. I'm looking so forward to seeing all the family, but a tad worried about all my beloved plants. Hubby wants our neighbor outside only, some of my plants can't take outdoors and hubby has a black thumb, tends to leave doors open and and... he'll do fine though I'm sure. Plants are replaceable...it's just some of them are over 30 years old. I'm literally gonna cry if they die. But...he really will do fine I'm almost sure.

Schultz crowed this morning! His first crow since he got sick. His tails still very much to the side and he's still not perching to sleep though. But I was happy to hear him crow. None of my Yokos actually crow a lot, so it's doesn't mean as much as with most chickens...but none the less, it's good.

My youngest has been toting around a peachick and a month old baby rooster and just loving them up. Her rooster died last year so I told her she can keep him if she'd like. At 17, I was kinda hoping she'd just stick to her remaining hens...but I am enjoying watching her joy in them. I think my oldest coop will become hers once I get my new ones finished up closer to the house. It's the one I never go out to anymore. I wish she'd let me take a picture of her!

I’m so happy to hear you heard a crow today! Always a positive!! 30 years! Wow! My mom has a plant that was actually my older sisters when she was a baby. It was given to her when she was born and she is 37 years old. My mom has given me growths off of it but for the life of me I can’t keep it alive.

 

[FBMcrazy8]

Thank you!! I just love them all

Yes I probably tempt fate wearing my crocs haha, but so far they are very well behaved! The bare legs are probably even dumber hahaha. Ruby sometimes gets sassy and pecks my leg, but otherwise the worst part is when they come to sit with me on my legs and their feet dig in to hold on! That is a bit more uncomfortable hehe.

Oh I haven’t had them do that to me before but my husband put the chickens up for the night a couple nights ago while I was at a football game. He said one flew up on his arm and just sat there content. I was wearing sandals out there and I learned quickly.